[Elecraft] KTCX03-1 txco installation
Hi. I'm installing the 1ppm txco in my K3S. I'm not sure I understand this part of the instructions: "Place the rectangular insulator over the TCXO leads so it covers the bottom of the oscillator module." Does this mean that the black foam insulator goes between the TCXO and the KREF3 board? Does the insulator go such that it is 'parallel' to the TCXO, or at a right angle so the insulator sticks out a little on the sides? Do the TCXO leads poke through the insulator? I read the instructions before I ordered the part, and I thought that it would become clear once I had the unit in my hands. Thanks. Don W7OXR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KTCX03-1 txco installation
I got a few replies off-list, and the module is now in and working. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Sayler Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2020 11:19 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KTCX03-1 txco installation Hi. I'm installing the 1ppm txco in my K3S. I'm not sure I understand this part of the instructions: "Place the rectangular insulator over the TCXO leads so it covers the bottom of the oscillator module." Does this mean that the black foam insulator goes between the TCXO and the KREF3 board? Does the insulator go such that it is 'parallel' to the TCXO, or at a right angle so the insulator sticks out a little on the sides? Do the TCXO leads poke through the insulator? I read the instructions before I ordered the part, and I thought that it would become clear once I had the unit in my hands. Thanks. Don W7OXR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] sdr play and K3S
Hi Everyone. I've been trying to get my SDRPlay (w/ SdrUno) to work with the IF output of my K3S. I've got OmniRig set up, so the K3S and SdrUno interact properly. Well, almost. There seems to be an offset between the K3S frequency and the SdrUno frequency. For example, I dial in WWV at 10 MHz on the K3S, and SdrUno hears the signal at ~9.875 MHz. On 80m, this offset is around 117KHz. I've tried the setting the External Converter offsets, that didn't help. In SdrPlay, I do have the IF Output Frequency set to 8125000 Hz and it is enabled. I've tried adjusting this value a little, and it didn't seem to help. I am aware of some of the limitations of SdrUno compared to other software, but this is the one that I'm used to. I may switch to another one at some point. Any ideas? I looked through the K3S config settings, and nothing jumped out at me. Thanks! 73, Don W7OXR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed
I use a powered hub with my K3S, no problems. I haven't tried it with an unpowered one. Granted, maybe the KX3 is different... -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hank Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 8:10 AM To: Raymond Sills; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed Ray... I did not realize that!� I did RTFM - I promise.� I guessed I missed that one. It has worked under the 1st configuration ever since I bought the KX3.� One day it changed - I was blaming a Windows update. My K3s is connected to a USB hub external to my desktop PC and works OK - Of course, the K3s is a USB device. Mystery solved!! Hank K4HYJ -Original Message- From: "Raymond Sills" To: h...@optilink.us Date: 04/15/19 08:22 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed Hi Hank: It's always been the case when using the Elecraft Utility, that you need to connect the rig directly to your computer, using the Elecraft cable with no other devices in line. �That's why you succeeded with case 3. :) 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 -Original Message- From: HB To: Nr4c ; Andy McMullin Cc: Elecraft list Sent: Sun, Apr 14, 2019 10:17 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed Okay�some weirdness, but I can get the software to work.� Here is what I have done (some help from you guys, some help from the IT guys where I work, and the internet).� It's a little complex� Configuration 1: My laptop is connected via USB to a PK-232SC+ which has a 2 port USB hub built in - my KXUSB is plugged in there.� Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port. Configuration 2: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.� Under this configuration, no joy with the KX3 Utility recognizing the COM port. Configuration 3: My laptop is connected to the KX3 directly via USB port.� Under COM port settings for the KX3USB connected port,� I changed the latency timer to 8 ms from 16 ms.� Under this configuration, the KX3 Utility recognizes the COM port every time. Returning to configuration one with the lower latency timer setting does not allow the KX3 utility to see the com port, so no joy there. BUT - it's a weird BUT - If I connect the KXUSB directly to the laptop, open the utility and connect, disconnect the KX3USB from the laptop and connect it to the hub built in to the PK-232sc+, it works as long as I don't exit the KX3 utility software.� I can even close the serial port in the software, BUT as long as I don't exit the software, I can reopen the serial port and it works fine.� I can close the port and use other software that needs the KXUSB as long as I don't exit the KX3 utility program (just leave it minimized) it works when I need it. How crazy is that?� Any gurus figure that one out?? Hank K4HYJ From: Nr4c Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 3:31 PM To: Andy McMullin Cc: Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed On the FTDI site there is a removal tool. Use it to wipe away com port drivers. Then re-install the FTDI drivers for your KUSB or KXUSB cable. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Andy McMullin via Elecraft > wrote: > > Can I just add that at the stage that says reboot, you should really shut > down the machine, wait a bit, then > Restart. Sometimes a USB port is not physically but just logically reset by a > reboot. > > I hope this helps > > Regards > Andy, G8TQH > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 14 Apr 2019, at 18:17, Tom wrote: >> >> Hi, >> Sometimes driver software can be a pain... >> Try this. >> 1) Open the device manager and select the comport by right clicking on it. >> 2) Check the box to delete the driver software and uninstall. >> 3) Unplug the USB cable. >> 4) Reboot >> 5) Next run the FTDI driver installation.� When prompted or when complete, >> plug the USB cable back in. >> Sometimes, windows will keep reinstalling the same driver if the files have >> not been deleted. >> 73 Tom >> va2fsq.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf Of HB >> Sent: April 14, 2019 12:47 PM >> To: donw...@embarqmail.com; 'Dick Dievendorff' >> Cc: 'Elecraft list' >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed >> >> I have done all of those things and no change.� As I said every other piece >> of software that needs the KXUSB grabs it and uses it fine - just not the >> utility software. >> >> There is something to the driver installation - it shows as incomplete, but >> reinstalling the FTDI drivers from the FTDI website still does not fix the >> problem.� There is still an event message saying that the installation did >> not complete. >> >> I realizer this is not an Elecraft issue, I'm just looking for help.
[Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting
I've looked through the Programmer's Reference guide for info on setting the K3S clock remotely.I have found information for the clocks in the KX2 & KX3. There doesn't appear to be a command for setting the clock in the K3S. Did I miss something? There must be a way, since the Elecraft Utility does it.ThanksDon W7OXRSent via my Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting
Thanks Dick.I'll check that out.DonSent via my Mobile Original message From: d...@elecraft.com Date: 7/17/19 10:37 AM (GMT-08:00) To: 'Don Sayler' , elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Remote K3s clock setting The K3 Utility adjusts date & time with SWTnn; followed by a series of UP;or DN; commands. Current date/time is read with DS; after switching to theappropriate menu.73 de Dick, K6KR-Original Message-From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net OnBehalf Of Don SaylerSent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 08:50To: elecr...@mailman.qth.netSubject: [Elecraft] Remote K3s clock settingI've looked through the Programmer's Reference guide for info on setting theK3S clock remotely.I have found information for the clocks in the KX2 & KX3.There doesn't appear to be a command for setting the clock in the K3S. Did Imiss something? There must be a way, since the Elecraft Utility doesit.ThanksDon W7OXRSent via my Mobile __Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Messagedelivered to d...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting
I had a similar problem. I checked the key-down voltage at my power supply, and was surprised to see that it was low (I don't recall the exact voltage).I'm using an Astron linear power supply. I replaced the voltage regulator in the power supply, and the problem was solved.73,Don Sayler W7OXRSent via my Mobile Original message From: mjpilgrim Date: 2/25/19 10:55 AM (GMT-08:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting At first i suspected my Solar power system which was installed a year ago,but now I plugged my K3 S/N 7317 directly into my 25A switching DC powersupply, and when key down, 100W in CW, on the internal K3 Power Meter i seea voltage drop from 13.6 to 12.0VDC. My power cord is a 6', 10ga strandedcopper wire pair with Andersen Power Pole connectors. I have tried threeseparate power cords, all 10ga with power pole connectors, but with nochange in the voltage drop scenario. If anyone has suggestions of where theproblem lies, I am all ears. Obviously, when operating SSB the drop ispresent but not as severe. What am i dealing with? Better yet, how do ifix it? Thanks in advance.Cheers,Mike, K5MP--Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/__Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list
I saw Eric do it at Seapac. Don Sayler W7OXR New K3S Owner -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 7:04 PM To: John AE5X Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list Similar to our lab measurements. (Not bad for a 13 oz radio. If this were 1999, it would have been at the top of the list :) Question for KX2 users: Have you tried it hand-held with a whip yet? 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 27, 2017, at 6:11 PM, John AE5X wrote: > > I haven't seen this mentioned here yet...KX2 receiver specs were added yesterday: > > http://www.sherweng.com/table.html > > John AE5X > http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3S birdies?
Hi All. I've been monitoring this list for a while, and have gained some useful insights from the posts. And now I have a question... I built my K3S #11310 last July, and I added the 100 watt amp and sub-receiver last December. A few weeks ago, I started hearing some unusual tones around 14380 KHz and 7259 KHz. The tones are much louder on 14380 than on 7259. At 14380, I hear a lower-pitched tone on 14279.80, and a higher pitched tone 14279.85. I hear both of these with no antenna connected. On 40m, the tone is quiet enough that the background noise overcomes the tone. But on 20m, the tones are quite loud. I also hear the tones on the sub-receiver. Prior to a few weeks ago, I'm certain these tones were not present. I saw the thread from 2012 about moving cables around in a K3, but if there was a build problem, wouldn't these sounds have appeared immediately? My routers are far away from my shack, and there is no new equipment in the shack. Any thoughts? Thanks. Don Sayler W7OXR Kirkland WA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S birdies?
Thanks Victor. I'll check that out. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 11:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S birdies? Make sure the internal cables with the little TNC connectors are all seated properly. A poor shield connection can contribute to birdies. Oxidation or vibration could create this condition over time. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 11 Apr 2018 05:47, Don Sayler wrote: > Hi All. > > I've been monitoring this list for a while, and have gained some > useful insights from the posts. And now I have a question... > > I built my K3S #11310 last July, and I added the 100 watt amp and > sub-receiver last December. > > A few weeks ago, I started hearing some unusual tones around 14380 KHz > and 7259 KHz. The tones are much louder on 14380 than on 7259. At > 14380, I hear a lower-pitched tone on 14279.80, and a higher pitched > tone 14279.85. I hear both of these with no antenna connected. On 40m, > the tone is quiet enough that the background noise overcomes the tone. > But on 20m, the tones are quite loud. I also hear the tones on the > sub-receiver. > > Prior to a few weeks ago, I'm certain these tones were not present. I > saw the thread from 2012 about moving cables around in a K3, but if > there was a build problem, wouldn't these sounds have appeared > immediately? My routers are far away from my shack, and there is no > new equipment in the shack. > > Any thoughts? > > Thanks. > > Don Sayler W7OXR Kirkland WA > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] PL Tone
Hi Paul. Look at page 31 in the K3S Owner's manual (at least that's where it is in Rev A1...) Same section as the discussion of FM Mode. I only know this because I found it when I was setting up for a local 10m repeater. 73, Don Sayler W7OXR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Van Dyke Sent: Monday, April 16, 2018 7:05 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] PL Tone I have a K3s and a new K144XV module, and somehow I forgot where to set the CTCSS tone for the local repeater.. OK... Where I missed it Thanks crew ... long day ... most likely under my nose Paul KB9AVO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase
One thing to consider on the sub-receiver... If you don't have a dedicated receive antenna, you may find the sub-receiver's performance lacking. It depends on how you want to use it. Don W7OXR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Gillen via Elecraft Sent: Friday, May 11, 2018 12:50 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase Hi guys, I�m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y�alls input on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a K3S. I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m however I want to also learn how to Dx on 20m (and other bands?) soon. And I want to eventually start CW after I teach myself how to CW. Those are my near term goals (next two years). One consideration is that whatever I include when I order the K3S will be installed and calibrated by Elecraft at the factory. If I added options later I would have down time and cost of shipping and cost of the work as well (I don�t really want to do it myself even though I did build my first K3). I am likely going to include the 2.7 filter. Other possible options are: Other filters General Rx Second Rx ??? Thanks, Michael KK6RWK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 Update Breaks COM Port for K3 & P3 Utilities
My pc just updated with the April update. I do not have a P3, but comms between my pc and my K3S are still good. In my case, the K3 Utility runs on COM3 using an FTDI driver. K3 Utility 1.16.7.25 K3S # 11310, MCU v05.57. Windows FTDI Driver 8/16/2017, v2.12.28.0 73, Don Sayler W7OXR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 4:33 PM To: Mark Wheeler Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 Update Breaks COM Port for K3 & P3 Utilities Mark, This, too, appears relevant: https://www.silabs.com/community/interface/forum.topic.html/cp210x_driver_v101-91Gl It specifically mentions amateur radio gear, though it?s specific to SiLabs parts. I?m not sure off the top of my head whether it applies to the USB hubs/codecs we use. A Google search for "com port" Windows 10 update turns up numerous complaints about how the latest package has broken comms, including USB, BT, parallel ports, etc. All parties claim they?re ?working on it." Wayne N6KR > On May 28, 2018, at 4:12 AM, Mark Wheeler wrote: > > Wayne, > > There were tons of problems listed associated with the latest windows 10 > update, but none were COM port issues. The search for a solution > continues... Thanks. > > Mark > WU6R > > On May 27, 2018, at 06:43 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > >> Try this: >> >> https://www.ghacks.net/2018/05/01/all-the-issues-of-windows-10-version-1803-you-may-run-into/ >> >> Wayne >> >> >>> On May 27, 2018, at 7:29 AM, Mark Wheeler wrote: >>> >>> With the latest Windows 10 update earlier this week, my K3S and P3 can no >>> longer communicate with my Windows 10 PC via the USB cables. I?ve gone into >>> Device Manager and right clicked on the COM12 device drive and clicked >>> ?update driver? and that updated from a 2016 driver to a 2017 CM port >>> driver, but neither connect the PC to my K3S or P3. Any suggestions? Thank >>> you. >>> >>> Mark >>> WU6R >>> (formally KM6HFR) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@ieee.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
